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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
4
The Oregon Short Line issues a station posted circular urging employees to show courtesy and prompt replies to patrons. The message stresses cordial relations, clear communication, and self respect while outlining duties for general division staff, line workers, and customers. It promises thorough investigation of complaints when received.
W H Jones acting superintendent of the Idaho division issued circulars naming Trainmaster C L Eldred with headquarters at Nampa Idaho and jurisdiction over the fourth district Malheur Valley Boise district and Glenns Ferry yard. Trainmaster J P Folger will be at Kemmerer Wyoming with jurisdiction over the first and second districts and Wyoming Western R R and North Kemmerer branch. George J Cunningham appointed trainmaster with headquarters at Pocatello covering the third and fifth districts Minidoka Southwestern R R and Pocatello yard.
E. W. Newcomb, signal engineer based in Ogden, is in Pocatello on business. J. P. Congdon, supervising engineer, rode No. 9 to Dillon to attend the January 1 depot opening. General Superintendent J. M. Davis spent yesterday in Pocatello and departed on No. 8 this morning.
New York faces the prospect of a vast bridge linking Long Island to Manhattan within four years. The project would span nearly 16 000 feet with a 140 foot roadway height and a 1000 foot central arch, weighing 80 000 tons and suspended above the river.
County Treasurer Julia Sullivan issues a call for warrants on the current expense fund from No. 103 to 170 inclusive. Dr Steely quarantines Hjalmar Petersen residence at 934 North Buchanan for diphtheria. Petersens’ little daughter ill. Attorney Caleb Jones moves offices from St Anthony to Spokane Hyde building at Wall and Riverside. Rev P Murphy attends funeral of Thomas Howard. Masons Woodmen and Machinists honor the deceased. Grand Masquerade Ball at Mc Nichols Wright hall New Year’s Eve hosted by Pocatello Fire department.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism lumbago sore and stiff muscles strains sprains burns bruises and scalds. It also mentions a cash prize contest hosted by Mrs A L Cook.
The Montana supreme court yesterday reversed Judge Stevens granting Empire Copper a writ of mandate to force Custer County Auditor C M Henderson to file a labor affidavit for 33 mining claims for 50 cents. The auditor had refused the single fee arguing 50 cents per claim totaling 16 50. The higher court directed the district court of Custer county to deny the writ.
Notice is given of the annual meeting of stockholders of Automatic Field Glass Co Ltd at the company's office over the People's store on January 11 1909 at 10 oclock a m for the election of a board of directors and other business. Dated Pocatello Idaho December 28 1908. JAS F Kane President.
We can make your furs silk skirts waists look as good as new. Give us a trial at Pocatello Cleaning Pressing Dyeing company. Phone 137.
The fragment notes a car Bona at Teik Ane office with unclear context and no clear event or outcome.
Payette Caldwell and Blackfoot students won top honors in a multi division oratorical contest. The first prizes went to Lulu Curtis of Blackfoot High School after a second ballot. A large audience and many officials from Idaho academies and schools attended the April meeting planning for 1909.
Joe Gish of American Falls visits Gate City while Attorney General John J. Guheen of Boise is in town on business. B M Young, father in law of Mrs N S Pond, returns to Salt Lake after Christmas visit. Will Hawkley and family plan Idaho Falls return after holidays with J R Hawkley. J R Rockefeller, formerly a long time resident, returns from three months at Bingham Junction Utah where he worked as stationary engineer for Consolidated Mining. He owns mining claims near Pocatello and returns to oversee them.
For rent an unfurnished five room house at 646 North Arthur. Inquiries directed to Dr Cruse dental office. 797
An early ad notes bread pricing at Wade's Bakery with a sale tag reading fifteen cents per pound. The playful headline emphasizes a low price for fresh baked goods. The item showcases local business promotions in a vintage newspaper.
Notice states John Benewill or the County Board will consider at a regular county board meeting the allowance and appointment of one deputy sheriff in Bannock County Idaho. The document is a formal notice of intent to appoint a deputy sheriff.
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